CPSC, Disney Store Announce Recall of Children's Costumes
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 01-129 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 19, 2001
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Princess Ariel (The Little Mermaid) costumes
- Hazard
- Fire and burn hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 54,000
- Last updated by CPSC
- February 25, 2026
What was recalled
The Princess Ariel costume has a green skirt with two layers of netting on top and a sequined purple metallic bodice with a picture of Ariel. The costumes were sold in youth sizes 2-4, 4-6X and 8-10. The neckline labels read "The Disney Store." The recall does not include Princess Ariel costumes sold before July 2000. The earlier Ariel costume was a mermaid fin-like costume with a knee-length, sequined skirt.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Princess Ariel (The Little Mermaid) costumes · About 54,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: The Disney Store sold the costumes for Halloween from July 2000 through October 2000. The Disney Store catalog and DisneyStore.com sold the costumes from July 2000 through January 2001. The costumes sold for about $29.; The Disney Store, of Glendale, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
CPSC and Disney are aware of two reports of costumes igniting, resulting in one burn injury to a 4-year-old girl.
Consumer contact
For more information, call Disney at (800) 328-5902 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the company at disneystore.costume@disneyonline.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Princess Ariel (The Little Mermaid) costumes (About 54,000 units). The Princess Ariel costume has a green skirt with two layers of netting on top and a sequined purple metallic bodice with a picture of Ariel.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop wearing these costumes immediately, and return them to any Disney Store or to the Disney Store catalog for a refund and a $10 gift certificate.
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